Nordic walking practice might improve plantar pressure distribution |
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| Authors: | Pérez-Soriano Pedro Llana-Belloch Salvador Martínez-Nova Alfonso Morey-Klapsing G Encarnación-Martínez Alberto |
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| Institution: | Department of Sport and Physical Education, University of Valencia, Spain. pedro.perez-soriano@uv.es |
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| Abstract: | Nordic walking (NW), characterized by the use of two walking poles, is becoming increasingly popular (Morgulec-Adamowicz, Marszalek, & Jagustyn, 2011). We studied walking pressure patterns of 20 experienced and 30 beginner Nordic walkers. Plantar pressures from nine foot zones were measured during trials performed at two walking speeds (preferred and 20% faster), and under two walking conditions (NW vs. normal walking). In comparison to normal walking, NW experience led to a significant (p < .05) pressure reduction of about 50% on the central metatarsals. No significant increases were detected in other foot regions. The differences between experienced and beginners during normal walking including a 40% pressure reduction on the metatarsal area, suggests that regular NW practice might also have a beneficial effect on plantar pressure when walking without poles. |
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